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YK05 KLA

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,944 mi
Last recorded89,944 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 KLA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 89,944 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 81,896 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody corroded

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

Pass 28 Jun 2024 72,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Fail 28 Jun 2024 72,869 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Pass 26 Jun 2023 69,353 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2022 65,218 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 61,246 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 61,216 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (holed) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (holed) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 58,208 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Pass 2 Jul 2019 54,376 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2019 54,376 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated hub oil leaking onto disc (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 47,709 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 47,709 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 47,201 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 45,901 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 43,682 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 41,616 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 39,818 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 37,757 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 35,400 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 33,790 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 26,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 19,951 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 14,839 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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YK05 KLA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 55,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK05 KLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK05 KLA registered?

YK05 KLA is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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